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Hi Everyone. This is my first introductory post on BP so im pumped! . I have been a lurker for about 6 months on BP but I have totally been invested in education, reading and podcasts every night like an obsession… I ...
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Hi, my name is Mary Veldkamp and I currently live in Huntington Beach, CA I am new to bigger pockets and excited to learn all I can about investing, finding and analyzing deals, getting to know others, creating a team...
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I've done some buy and hold investing the past 5 years or so. I've had the benefit of the market on my side so the 3 properties i've owned have appreciated nicely since then. I sold one, live in one currently, and sti...
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Chicago Plumbing Code Pilot Program - Use of CPVC for Domestic Water and Drainage/Vent SystemsChicago is known for having very stringent construction code requirements. Some are very archaic, like the use of hub and...
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What does 💵MONEY💵 mean to you?🤔
-Is it a bad word that should be worked for but never brought up in conversation?🤫
-Is it a vain commodity that is needed but not in excess or you’re just a greedy Scrooge that only t...
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I got an interesting question from a 25 Year Old the other day and I thought I would post the topic here to see what others thought of my advice and what I got right /wrong.My first thought after hearing the question ...
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Hi everyone, I am an aspiring real estate investor, looking to purchase my first buy & hold rental property in 2020. I live in Illinois, but work in St. Louis, MO and am looking to invest in St. Louis. I currently...
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everyone said quitting their full time job. i work for the city and the biggest benefit of the health insurance is only a few dollars per month for my family. i went to those health insurance truck that parked on the ...
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Hello,My name is Jake and I am new to the forums here. I have been binge listening to podcasts recently and reading as much as I can lately. I am currently a pharmacist in Florida and am looking for a way to supplemen...
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This post is admittedly as much about venting as it is looking for opinions of others. Here's what crossed my mind this morning: Social Security. I'm turning 49 this year and have been working (on the books) since age...